Originally Posted by Analise
And do you think that the cretin who had the audacity to correct you is "well-cultured?"
Many business and cultural guides on Europe highlight the difference between US and local usage in this matter. In B-school, we were taught to use the right to cut in order to stand out less. I mention this not to criticize the OP, but to point out cretinism and/or audacity may not have been involved.